South Africa: Maluma avocado holds up well under drought pressures

From South Africa to Australia to Peru to Israel, interest has grown worldwide for the Maluma avocado cultivar.

August 30 , 2016

China: Shenzhen YuanXing Fruit Co. to launch new brand

The YumSun brand arose as 'Shenzhen Yuanxing" can be difficult to pronounce for non-Chinese speakers.

August 25 , 2016

U.S.: Grapery to harvest first commercial Gum Drops crop

Grapery co-owner Jim Beagle talks about "substantially different" table grape varieties that have found a niche in the U.S. market.

July 28 , 2016

Mexico: Could jackfruit prove a snack for all trades?

Jackfruit has taken off as a vegetarian alternative to meat in the U.S. but the crop is barely known south of the border where much of the fruit is sourced.

July 05 , 2016

Israeli seedless papaya production on the rise

One year on, we take a look at how last year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Award winner is shaping up.

February 16 , 2016

India: Gulf markets go bananas for Grand Nain from Tamil Nadu

Grand Nain bananas have proved a hit for Tamil Nadu growers, who have opted to supply the Middle East rather than Europe or China.

September 07 , 2015

Budding overseas empire for Australia's Queen Garnet super plum

The palpable buzz around an anthocyanin-rich Queensland-bred plum is spreading internationally, with a French nursery upbeat for commercial harvests and U.S. growers playing their cards close to their chests.

March 23 , 2015

Inside one of Europe's largest banana ripening facilities

The head of a major U.K. banana ripening facility likens the business to a 'hamster wheel', and says reputations can be 'built over years and lost in days'.

February 09 , 2015

Business Social Compliance Initiative expresses 'great concern' over Andy Hall case

An organization that works with hundreds of European retailers and importers has said it's 'time for cooperation rather than litigation', in response to the charges brought against activist Andy Hall.

September 01 , 2014

Peru can 'perfectly complement' Chilean grapes, says Cilloniz

A Peruvian market consultant says his country can partner with Chile to ensure a smoother grape supply.

August 13 , 2014